Mary Reilly

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Mary Reilly

R

1996

1h 48m

Drama

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A maid at the household of noted physician Dr. Henry Jekyll (John Malkovich), Mary Reilly (Julia Roberts) admires her employer, who also seems intrigued by her. Eventually, Mary meets Jekyll's mysterious and charismatic associate, Edward Hyde (also Malkovich), and she also seems to have an attraction to him. As Mary spends time with both men, she starts to suspect there is a strange connection between the two of them, and this revelation places her life in danger.

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Critics Consensus

The movie looks good and has its moments. But, overall, the movie borders on boredom.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

This isn't dumb, but it plays out as academically as it sounds, without a shred of true terror and with only the most muted sexual charge. Solemn, portentous and curiously dull, there is simply no chemical charge between Roberts and Malkovich.

Feb 23, 2018

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C-

Sep 7, 2011

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Peter Stack

San Francisco Chronicle

The film is too mannered, too stuffy.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Certainly Julia Roberts' strangest role, and she does an OK job.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 2, 2008

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Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

Rated: 1/5

May 7, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 1/5

Jul 19, 2005

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Violet M

This movie is not perfect but I love it. The issues explored are deep and profound. I love the gloomy atmosphere. All of the actors deliver memorable performances. The soundtrack is a wonderfully solemn experience. The only thing that makes me cringe is Julia Robert's Irish accent.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/24

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Dinos K

perfect movie if you suffer from insomnia. I guarantee you'll be asleep in the first 10 minutes

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/29/24

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Kevin F

Wonderfully atmospheric treatment of a story that has never really been done properly on the screen. Exceptionally refined performances from a superb cast, the film builds steadily to the point where the smallest of incidents take on very disturbing aspects. If you are a jump scare, Saw aficionado, this one's not for you.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/28/23

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Steve D

Ok version of the often told tale.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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jelisije j

If you want a movie to take its time to develop its story and characters this movie is for you. A very unique take on the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, DON'T EXPECT AN ACTION MOVIE.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Surprisingly bad, but that is still surprising. Still, if one were completely unfamiliar with Jekyll & Hyde they might think this is very stupid or at least that Mary Reilly is a dullard.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Stephen Frears

Director

Julia Roberts

Mary Reilly

John Malkovich

Dr. Henry Jekyll

George Cole

Mr. Poole

Michael Gambon

Mary's Father

Kathy Staff

Mrs. Kent

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - I Always Knew You'd Be the Death of Us

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - Mr. Hyde's Kiss

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - The Bloody Brothel

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - Beaten to Death

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - Dr. Jekyll's Death

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - I Want to Apologize

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - Murdering the Madame

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - Hiding from Mr. Hyde

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - Is Evil Stronger Than Good?

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Mary Reilly: Official Clip - The Transformation

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Synopsis

A maid at the household of noted physician Dr. Henry Jekyll (John Malkovich), Mary Reilly (Julia Roberts) admires her employer, who also seems intrigued by her. Eventually, Mary meets Jekyll's mysterious and charismatic associate, Edward Hyde (also Malkovich), and she also seems to have an attraction to him. As Mary spends time with both men, she starts to suspect there is a strange connection between the two of them, and this revelation places her life in danger.

Director: Stephen Frears
Producer: Nancy Graham Tanen, Norma Heyman, Ned Tanen
Screenwriter: Christopher Hampton
Production Co: Columbia, TriStar Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.5M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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